Postcode OL9 7AT is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Werneth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. The median sale price in Werneth is £165,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £242,500. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
Werneth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,782 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Werneth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from OL9 7AT.
Werneth near OL9 7AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £352,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £242,500 | £203 |
| Terraced | 40 | £151,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £82,000 | £124,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £143,200 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £226,995 | £160,000 | £75,500 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £138,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £236,498 | £191,248 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £249,995 | £170,498 | £112,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £170,000 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £188,750 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £243,500 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £282,500 | £240,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £106 | £139 | £82 |
| 2017 | £197 | £165 | £89 |
| 2018 | £203 | £170 | £91 |
| 2019 | £169 | £133 | £106 |
| 2020 | £199 | £165 | £111 |
| 2021 | £173 | £183 | £122 |
| 2022 | £98 | £218 | £143 |
| 2023 | £197 | £205 | £122 |
| 2024 | £274 | £226 | £145 |
| 2025 | £264 | £252 | £168 |
| 2026 | £290 | £148 | £203 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL9 7AT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 19, Rutland Street, Oldham, OL9 7AT | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 20, Chester Street, Oldham, OL9 7BD | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 5, Warwick Street, Oldham, OL9 7BA | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 78, Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 13, Gloucester Street South, Oldham, OL9 7RJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the OL9 7AT postcode area, located within Werneth, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Freehold Community Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2018. | |
Freehold Community Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Sept 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Thornycroft School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL9 7AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oxford Mini Cash & Carry | 55 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Oxford Mini Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Sabri Stores | 58 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SL | Walking directions to Sabri Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Ashir Corner Shop | 4 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL9 7SN | Walking directions to Ashir Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Hafiz Mini Market | 44 Lincoln Street, Oldham, OL9 7RN | Walking directions to Hafiz Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL9 7AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fida Hussain
Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL9 7AT records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL9 7AT in Werneth is £165,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL9 7AT, including Freehold Community Academy (Good), Thornycroft School and Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL9 7AT is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 492 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL9 7AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,782 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL9 7AT is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fida Hussain (Labour and Co-operative Party).